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Divisive higher ed ‘cuts/reallocation’ bill a key step closer to Gov. Cox’s desk

HB265, a divisive higher ed ‘cuts/reallocation’ bill, passed on the Senate floor on Tuesday.
1 year ago

Will gun safety instruction be required in Utah’s K-12 classrooms?

Like many Utahns, Rep. Rex Shipp has lamented recent news accounts of gun accidents taking the lives of local children. Now Shipp is hoping his bill requiring that firearm safety instruction be taught in Utah’s public schools will help prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. House Bill 104 would mandates that gun safety be regularly […]
1 year ago

Here’s who is on the 2034 Winter Games organizing committee

Utah’s organizing committee for the 2034 and Paralympic Winter Games will be under the leadership of three Utahns.
1 year ago

Crime, banning cellphones, tax cuts: What to expect in the second half of Utah’s legislative session

A little more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, what's coming next for the state of Utah?
1 year ago

Interior secretary orders review of public lands withdrawals

Review of public lands withdrawals could mean a hard look at national monuments, including Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase
1 year ago

Watering Utah’s child care ‘deserts’

Child care in Utah is getting a break this year — and it’s coming from both sides of the political spectrum.
1 year ago

Church reiterates immigration policy, creates guidelines for local congregations

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement Thursday reiterating that its approach to immigration issues is centered on love, law and family unity. Church leaders shared those principles again in a letter to local church leaders in the United States as the nation grapples with securing its border and resetting its […]
1 year ago

Just how hot is Salt Lake’s housing market?

Zillow analyzed forecasted home value growth, as well as housing construction and home ownership to create this ranking.
2 years ago

Why The New York Times says Utah still could lose the 2034 Winter Games

Utah won its bid for the 2034 Winter Games, but a New York Times article speculates that it's not over yet.
2 years ago

Sen. Mike Lee on 1,500-page continuing resolution: ‘Christmastime legislative extortion’

Sen. Mike Lee called a 1,500-page resolution ahead of the midnight Dec. 20 shutdown deadline "Christmastime legislative extortion."
2 years ago

Why was this Utah lawmaker on ‘Dr. Phil’?

State Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, spoke with Dr. Phil to defend the importance of prioritizing victims in the criminal justice process.
2 years ago

Should Utah grocery stores charge restaurant taxes on some food purchases? Why a state senator says yes

Utah state Sen. Lincoln Fillmore wants to refine where and when restaurant tax is charged.
2 years ago

The future of Utah elections

Utah lawmakers are planning significant electoral reforms in the upcoming legislative session after the 2024 election cycle.
2 years ago

Utah’s public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025

A struggle pitting Utah state lawmakers against higher education leaders could be developing in the weeks leading up to the 2025 legislative general session.
2 years ago

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart being considered for Trump’s national intelligence director

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team reached out to former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart about a potential appointment as the director of national intelligence.
2 years ago

Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who has been reportedly placed on short lists for U.S. attorney general, said he isn’t looking to give up his position.
2 years ago

Eager to cool the political heat? It’s possible, say University of Utah researchers and others

The study offers insights and suggestions for voters, political leaders, and others to help cool partisan divisions.
2 years ago

President Nelson says Salt Lake Temple preservation project will be complete by end of 2026

Current projections show that the Salt Lake Temple will reopen by the the end of 2026 President Russell M. Nelson said.
2 years ago

Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy announces resignation from Legislature

State Sen. Mike Kennedy, announced his resignation Wednesday in anticipation of winning the 3rd Congressional District race to replace Rep. John Curtis in November.
2 years ago

Congress seeks more funding for Secret Service after Trump’s assassination scare

Lawmakers and political leaders called for more funding to be diverted to the Secret Service to supplement the former president’s security.
2 years ago

Utah judge dismisses case over making NIL contracts public

A judge has sided with five public universities that challenged a decision requiring the schools to make college athletes’ contracts public.
2 years ago

7 Utah-related storylines to follow this NFL season

There is a lot of young talent in the NFL right now that can trace its playing roots back through the state of Utah.
2 years ago

Utah ranks best in US for student debt

Utah has the lowest average student debt, and also has the lowest proportion of students with debt, according to a Nerdwallet.
2 years ago

How Great Salt Lake dust impacts people of color

New information suggests that restoring Great Salt Lake to a healthy level would reduce dust exposure experienced by different racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
2 years ago